Numerical Simulation of RC Beams Strengthened with Near-Surface Mounted Fe-SMA Rebar

Authors

  • Muhammad Arif Ikmal Abdul Halim Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Fariz Aswan Ahmad Zakwan Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Lyn Dee Goh Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Ruqayyah Ismail Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Nor Hayati Abd Ghafar Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/aram.108.1.1626

Keywords:

Iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA), prestressing forces, reinforced concrete (RC) beams, retrofitted structures

Abstract

The utilisation of iron-based Shape Memory Alloy (Fe-SMA) to enhance the structural integrity of existing buildings and infrastructure has gained momentum in recent years. Prestressing forces induced by the shape memory effect of this smart material could be used to improve the behaviour of the structures. However, knowledge about this strengthening method is still limited, and more research is needed. This study explores the capability of reinforced concrete (RC) beams strengthened with Fe-SMA rebar through a numerical approach utilising ABAQUS. Past literature results were employed to verify the proposed finite element (FE) model in this study. The validated FE model was then used to identify the effects of Fe-SMA prestressing on the flexure performance of the RC beam. It is noted that the Fe-SMA strengthening improved the load-carrying capacities in the range of 14% and 47% of the RC beam. The application of Fe-SMA rebars can reduce the retrofitting cost effectively and improve the RC beam’s flexural strength.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Arif Ikmal Abdul Halim, Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

arifmuhdikmal@gmail.com

Fariz Aswan Ahmad Zakwan, Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

fariz838@uitm.edu.my

Lyn Dee Goh, Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Pulau Pinang, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

gohlyndee147@uitm.edu.my

Ruqayyah Ismail, Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

ruqayyah812@uitm.edu.my

Nor Hayati Abd Ghafar, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

noryati@uthm.edu.my

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Published

2023-09-17

How to Cite

Muhammad Arif Ikmal Abdul Halim, Fariz Aswan Ahmad Zakwan, Lyn Dee Goh, Ruqayyah Ismail, & Nor Hayati Abd Ghafar. (2023). Numerical Simulation of RC Beams Strengthened with Near-Surface Mounted Fe-SMA Rebar. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Mechanics, 108(1), 16–26. https://doi.org/10.37934/aram.108.1.1626

Issue

Vol. 108 No. 1: August (2023)

Section

Articles